Brown Products Trench Master R450H Owner's And Operator's Manual

Brown Products Trench Master R450H Owner's And Operator's Manual

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04/2021
Manual #12727
FEATURED MODEL #'s
REDEFINER
R450H, R450HA
WIREMASTER MOLE
R460HA
CONVERSION KITS
460-001 WIREMASTER
459-001 EDGER
BEDEDGER BANTAM
B565H, B590H
BANTAM MOLE
B765H, B790H

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  • Page 1 04/2021 Manual #12727 FEATURED MODEL #’s REDEFINER R450H, R450HA WIREMASTER MOLE R460HA CONVERSION KITS 460-001 WIREMASTER 459-001 EDGER BEDEDGER BANTAM B565H, B590H BANTAM MOLE B765H, B790H...
  • Page 2 1943. Brown Products is proud of the reputa on it has earned for quality products and customer service. If you have any ques ons or problems with your TRENCHMASTER , please contact your dealer or ®...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T BLE OF CONTENTS Warranty ..........3 Supplemental Warranty .
  • Page 4: Warranty

    Engine problems must be checked and approved for warranty by an authorized engine manufacturer’s service center. Brown Products, Inc. is not an authorized service center for any engine manufacturer and accepts no responsibility for engine warran es, either express or implied.
  • Page 5: Supplemental Warranty

    One missing rotor tooth will be cause for changing the rotor.  Use of any part not manufactured by Brown Products, Inc. will void all warrantees. The use of a re-manufactured rotor will also void the warranty.
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  • Page 7: Owner/Warranty Registration

    MAILED WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THIS EQUIPMENT. NOTE: FILL IN THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND RETAIN IN YOUR MANUAL FOR YOUR RECORDS. THEN MAKE A COPY & MAIL TO BROWN PRODUCTS, INC. OR GO TO WWW.BROWNPRODUCTS.COM, CLICK ON “REGISTER WARRANTY”...
  • Page 8: Safety

    WARNING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quan es, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc ve harm. WARNING: "This product contains Benzene and Methyl Isobutyl Ketone, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and reproduc ve harm."...
  • Page 9 TRENCHMASTER® SOIL & DEBRIS EXHAUST CHART...
  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Brown TRENCHMASTER ® BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 1. Check machine. a. Read and be familiar with equipment operating instructions. b. Be sure you have the proper rotor for trench size and soil conditions. c. Check rotor retaining nut for tightness. d.
  • Page 11 Starting Engine Continued f. When engine starts, gradually open choke and let engine warm up at about ¼ speed. WARNING: Do not operate machine without rotor hood installed and secure. WARNING: Do not operate the machine within a 50’ radius of people, animals, automobiles or glassed areas which might be damaged by projectiles.
  • Page 12: Scheduled Maintenance

    SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Good maintenance practices are critical if you are to enjoy trouble free operation and long life from your Brown TRENCHMASTER . Most required maintenance procedures are shown in ® this section. However, other common sense maintenance practices such as cleanliness and storage must be followed.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Burning Belts Improper tension on belts Adjust belt tension using the turnbuckle on the clutch cable. Spring should stretch approximately ¾” to 1” when clutch lever is fully engaged. Pulleys not aligned Align pulleys Pulleys worn excessively Replace pulleys Pulleys broken or burrs on Replace pulleys...
  • Page 14: Redefiner

    MODEL R450HA REDEFINER • Redefines existing mulch beds at speeds up to 60 ft. per minute. • GX160 Honda engine (5.5 HP) • V ery maneuverable, for making tree rings & fancy designs. • All models shown weigh less than 95 lbs. •...
  • Page 15: Rotors For Redefiner & Wiremaster Mole

    ROTORS FOR BROWN REDEFINER R450H/HA AND THE WIREMASTER MOLE R460HA The REDEFINER (Models R450H & HA) is designed to redefine existing beds. The rotor which is standard on the R450 will dig a trench 3” deep with a 4” angled width. If a 4”...
  • Page 16: Redefiner Parts List & Drawings

    trenchMaster Model r450H & r450Ha redefiner parts List ref. no. part no. description no. req’d 450-001 Frame 450-002 Handlebar 450-003 Assembly, Rotor Arm with Bearings & Space 450-251 Bracket, Idler Arm 450-024 Stop, Belt, Engine Pulley 450-253 Plate, Hood Back 450-752 Brush 450-503...
  • Page 18: Wiremaster Mole & Edger Kit - Parts

    WireMaster Mole Kit 460-001 Parts List Ref # Part # Description # Req'd 460-503 Knob, Up/Down Adjustment 460-007 Rod, Ground 460-008 Bracket, Front, Up-Down 460-004 Bracket, Drape Retainer 460-010 Clamp, Wire Spool Bracket 460-013 Bracket, Wire Spool Mount 460-014 Tube, Wire Conduit, PEX 702-78 Strap 460-505...
  • Page 20: Wiremaster Mole Parts List

    WireMaster Mole Model r460Ha parts List ref. no. part no. description no. req’d 450-001 Frame 450-002 Handlebar 450-003 Assembly, Rotor Arm with Bearings & Spacer 450-251 Bracket, Idler Arm 450-024 Stop, Belt, Engine Pulley 450-252 Hood, Back Plate 450-752 Brush 450-503 Channel, Brush 991-05...
  • Page 22: Wiremaster Mole Kit - Installation & Operation

    WireMaster Mole Kit Installa on Instruc ons Remove the ReDefiner Rotor (item # 38) from the rotor 2. Remove assembly (item #30) from the bearing housing bracket and bearing housing arm. Set aside the Lower Belt Stop (item #41) 3. Remove the Brush (item #8) from the bearing housing arm and set 4.
  • Page 23: Edger Kit & Redefiner Assembly Instructions

    ReDefiner Edger Kit Installa on Instruc ons 1. Remove the ReDefiner rotor (item # 38) from the rotor 2. Remove the en hood assembly (item #30) from the bearing housing and bearing housing arm. Keep the Lower Belt Stop (item #41) for reinstal 3.
  • Page 24 B565H Bantam Install new beds and redefine existing beds B765H (Bantam Mole) Install low voltage wire 7” deep or dog fence 3 ” deep...
  • Page 25: Bededger Bantam

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Brown BedEdger Bantam ™ and Bantam Mole 1. Read and understand the General Opera ng Instruc ons on pages 7-10. 2. The front wheel of the Bantam controls the depth of the rotor/trench. There are 5 depth posi ons on the Bantam models.
  • Page 27: Bededger Bantam Parts List

    Bed Bantam Models B565H (6.5hp) & B590H (9hp) Parts List Ref # Part # Description # Req'd 470-022 Frame 470-024 Handlebar 450-259 Clutch Lever, Over Center 450-251 Bracket, Idler Arm, Model B590H & B580H 470-261 Bracket, Idler Arm, Model B565H Only 450-024 Stop, Belt, Engine Pulley--Model B565H Only 470-755...
  • Page 29: Bantam Mole Kits Parts List

    parts List for Bantam Mole Kit # 480-249 to convert Bededger Bantam Models B565H, B580H, & B590H to a Low Voltage Bantam Mole ref. no. part no. description no. req’d 480-258 Deflector, Dirt, Rear 480-257 Bracket, Wire Spool Mount 480-009 Spool Holder 480-015 Tube, PEX, 1/2”...
  • Page 31: Bantam Mole Parts List

    Bantam Mole Models B765H (6.5hp) & B790H (9hp) Parts List 470-022 Frame 470-024 Handlebar Bracket, Idler Arm, Model B790H & B780H Bracket, Idler Arm, Model B765H Only 450-024 Stop, Belt, Engine Pulley--Model B765H Only 450-752 Brush 991-05 Arm, Idler e l l 450-767 Belt, Kevlar, Model B765H Only (1/2”...
  • Page 32: Bantam Mole Operating Instructions

    Bantam Mole Operating Instructions  Read and understand General Oper in n ion on pa s 7-10. The on wheel o the Bantam Mo e ont ols the depth o the rotor. There are actually three depth po i ion on th e Bantam o ever, yo on y use the o e c osest o the n in and the center ole o ow o e wire ion.
  • Page 33: Rotors For Bantam & Bantam Mole

    ROTORS FOR THE BROWN BEDEDGER BANTAM AND THE BANTAM MOLE The BEDEDGER BANTAM (Models B565H/B590H) is designed to install/dig new bed edges at different depths without needing to change rotors. The depth is controlled by the position of the front wheel which may be changed by repositioning the pop pin (item #35) to a different hole (5 holes/positions) to achieve the desired depth.

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